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Equity

Preferred Stock

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Dec 17, 2025

How to read this metric

The issuance of preferred stock provides capital without diluting common equity, but it introduces a fixed dividend obligation that must be serviced.

Detailed definition

Preferred stock represents a class of ownership in the company that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than commo...

Peer comparison

Less common in standard industrial manufacturing; peers typically rely on common equity and debt for capital structure.

Metric ID: preferred_stock

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$0$0$0$0$0
Range$0$0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nordson's preferred stock?
Nordson (NDSN) reported preferred stock of $0 in Q3 2025.
What does preferred stock mean?
A special class of stock that usually pays a fixed dividend and has priority over common stock.